I will miss......the economy and efficiency of my Nissan March. The little car had little to no 'passing power' but in my corner of Japan who needs it?
...the 24/7 pageantry of ship traffic on Tokyo Bay. From two-man fishing boats to navy destroyers, the show was never-ending and never the same. Tokyo Bay had more costume changes than a Miss America pageant.
...the orderliness of community life on the naval base. Everything in its place, and a place for everything. This was the best maintained living environment for people from incredibly diverse backgrounds. It is as honest a harmonic convergence as can be achieved on this earth.
...witnessing the pride and professionalism that the Japanese employees of the base display day after day in the work they perform. What an incredible work ethic.
...the public transportation system. With only a few Yen in your pocket you can get just about anywhere in this country with ease, speed, and comfort. America, are you listening?
...the rain showers you can count on. If the rains back home in South Texas were as dependable as they are here everyone would want to be a rancher.
...seeing on a daily basis the young men and women in uniform serving the United States of America in overseas bases like here in Yokosuka. They are proof positive that America still has a great future.
...the wonderful variety of trees; big, beautiful, leafy trees that make you want to lay under and write or read a book.
...seeing Mount Fuji at sunrise and at sunset. Look up majestic in the dictionary and you're sure to find a picture of it.
...the litter-free nature of Japan. What a clean and neat society. There's probably more trash on the five miles of highway shoulder from the ranch driving into town back home than in five-hundred miles of Japanese highways.
...the mass of neat and well-dressed Japanese making connections in the major train stations. What a wonderful and attractive people.
